Microsoft chose the three best application ideas for its Hololens glasses

Don't know what this thing is? Ask your real dad in virtual reality

In December, Microsoft launched a contest for the best idea of ​​augmented reality applications for Hololens. After some time, fans of the virtual have sent many different offers. At the same time, the company had previously stipulated that the application should not be too complicated, it should be realizable here and now, and not in a couple of years.

As a result, three main ideas were chosen, which cannot be called unexpected. At the same time, such applications can actually be in demand. Let's see what's on the list now.

Airquarium

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Wearing video glasses with the Airquarium application launched, the user will sink to the bottom of the sea or ocean, where you can interact with various sea creatures.

They will not only float or crawl around, but also react to user actions. All virtual organisms have analogues in reality. If desired, the user will be able to obtain detailed information about the place where he is in virtual reality and the objects he sees. The walls and floor can be covered with virtual algae and corals.

The idea is extremely simple. But at the same time, and very attractive. After all, it is no secret that among PC screensavers aquariums of various kinds were always in the lead. And here is an open world with its own laws and inhabitants. Fine!

Galaxy Explorer

The idea of ​​this application is also not difficult to name. The Galaxy Explorer will, if desired, study the stars and planets while in virtual space next to them. The user will be able to fly along the Milky Way, measure the distance between the planets, and manage their surroundings with the help of voice commands or gestures.

If you wish, you can land on any planet, and see what is happening in this new world.

A very, very attractive idea, right?

By the way, the NASA team in the future will manage the Curiosity rover with the help of Hololens. Scientists will see the rover itself and everything around it in the immediate vicinity. So it will be possible to study the features of the surface structure, changes in the state of the rover and its individual elements and perform work of a different nature.

Grab the idol

And this is a gaming application that allows you to get a virtual reward after completing a series of riddles and quests. An ideal opportunity to spend time with yourself and with friends.

Obstacles, traps and obstacles are waiting for the user on the way to the reward. In this case, different rooms in the apartment or house of the user will show different levels of the game itself, with a set of its own rules.

In the meantime, Hololens did not appear on sale, you can try in the video glasses of another type. For example, Google Cardboard , as the most inexpensive option. A slightly more expensive (and better) system is the YesVR system .